The average train between Harwich and Eastbourne takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich to Eastbourne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Harwich and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Harwich to Eastbourne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Eastbourne station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Harwich to Eastbourne train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Eastbourne train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Eastbourne station.
Book your Harwich to Eastbourne train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Harwich and Eastbourne is 147.8 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Eastbourne via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 45m.